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The Sports Archives – 4 Facts About The 2014 Winter Olympics!

My first memory of the winter Olympics revolved around watching 15-year-old Tara Lipinski dazzle the judges and audiences everywhere with her flawless performances and radiant energy during the 1998 games. I’ve been an ardent fan of the winter Olympics ever … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Fishing Taboos You Should Break – And Some You Should Keep!

A few years ago my best friend’s dad underwent a double knee replacement and so I swung by the house one afternoon to say hello, see how he was doing, have a chat, etc. It was just a couple of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 10 Famous MLB Players Who Call The Sunshine State Home!

During the 2012 annual governor’s conference on tourism in Orlando, a slogan was unveiled to convince visitors to stay one more night. Soon commercials showing tourists not yet ready to leave the state began airing, each one claiming that it … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The UK’s Most Famous Stadia!

From Wembley to Old Trafford, we take a look at the United Kingdom’s most famous stadia. Great Britain has a well-established sports culture, and many long-standing sporting events are held regularly throughout the country. As a result, some sports venues … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Lawyers Seeking Settlement From NFL For Brain And Spinal Cord Injuries!

The NFL Players Association’s attorneys in the highly publicized personal injury case are currently seeking damages they won against the NFL for players who suffered severe injuries to their brain and spine while playing for the National Football League. Settlement? The … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Richest Football (Soccer) Stadium In The World?

When the winner of the bid for the 2022 World Cup tournament was announced as Qatar in 2011, everyone already expected a lot. Qatar, ranked as the world’s richest country in 2012, is synonymous with opulence and a certain amount … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Super Bowl Watch 2014!

With just over two weeks remaining until the Super Bowl and four teams still in the running, anticipation is running high over which two teams will compete for the coveted Vince Lombardi trophy. Let’s recap the two remaining games: 1.) Broncos … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 300, a Massive Recall!

When someone decides to ride a motorcycle they are doing so knowing full well that the chances of an accident are much higher than those driving a car. Riding a motorcycle though, gives you the pleasure of being free and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Learning To Snowboard? How Long It Will Take!

Introduction Snowboarding is a great and wonderful sport, one that can be very rewarding for the participant if done correctly. However, it takes a while to get acclimated to the conditions of snowboarding. Some people have the ability to pick … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Staying Safe on the Slopes!

As the recent tragedy that has befallen Michael Schumacher once again sadly demonstrates, skiing can be one of the most dangerous sports to learn. The first priority of any good skier should be safety – not just their own but … Continue reading →

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